Everyone knows the policeman’s motto, “Protect and serve.” Most of us have had generally positive experiences when interacting with law enforcement. But not everyone. Although police exist to protect and serve their communities, sometimes an officer can cross the line, if not even become abusive. If you’ve experienced New Jersey police misconduct, what can you [...]
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Aug, 2018Stopped by Police? Know Your Rights!
“Innocent until proven guilty” is a foundational principle in our country’s legal system, and it holds even when you are stopped by police. After all, your rights are protected by BOTH the US Constitution AND the New Jersey State Constitution. Having a New Jersey police misconduct attorney with a thorough understanding of your rights by [...]
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Feb, 2018How Can a Motion to Suppress Evidence Help You?
During a criminal trial, both the prosecution and the defense offer evidence to support their arguments. But just because certain evidence may be accurate or truthful does not always mean it’s admissible in court. If your Trenton criminal defense attorney believes that the State should not be permitted to admit certain evidence, he can file [...]
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Dec, 2015
Police Body Cameras Are Coming!
With great fanfare, the New Jersey Attorney General held a press conference wherein he said the State had authorized the expenditure of $2.5 for the purchase of body cameras for 176 police departments. He said it would more than double the number of departments using the technology. Let the problems begin. On July 28, 2015, [...]
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Dec, 2015A New Jersey Assault Lawyer To Help Your Case
Image - Morguefile We often hear the term “assault and battery,” but not many know the difference between the two. Assault and battery are similar, but there are a few differences in their legal definitions and they are considered separate charges. You can be guilty of assault without even physically striking another person. This makes [...]
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May, 2015What Exactly is My ‘Right to Remain Silent’?
If you watch any television you've probably heard a portion of the Miranda warnings: “You have the right to remain silent and that anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.” Those warnings were required by the United States Supreme Court in 1966 so individuals arrested by the police would [...]
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Feb, 2015Would Florida’s ‘Fair DUI Flyer’ Work in New Jersey?
If you've found yourself on Facebook at any point in the past week or so, there's a good chance you've watched the "Fair DUI Flyer" video. It's an interesting method for handling DUI checkpoints to say the least. The man in the video is in Tampa Bay, Florida, and he has printed out a flyer [...]